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Applying Test-Optional: Should You Still Take the ACT or SAT?
Reading Time: 2 minutes With more and more schools going test-optional, you may be wondering if you should still take the ACT or SAT. To clarify, when colleges are test-optional, they are waiving the requirement of ACT or SAT test scores. This gives you the choice to...
Summer Before College: Things to Think About
Reading Time: < 1 minute For graduating seniors looking forward to college in the fall, you may think that your work is done. We compiled a few of our blogs that will help you plan and prepare for college over the summer! Completing Your To-Do List This includes...
Sending Your Scores for College Credit
Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s official! You’ve made your college decision, and now you are preparing for college in the fall. If you participated in AP courses or dual enrollment, it’s important to make sure your chosen college gets your scores and college grades. That...
Getting Ready for College Application Season
Reading Time: 2 minutes When starting your college applications, you may feel overwhelmed by the task at hand. To relieve this pressure, be sure to take this process one step at a time. Here we will cover the steps you can take at the earliest stages of your college...
Next Steps for College Application Season
Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s no doubt, building a college list required a lot of research, reflection, and hard work. You know what you want and need from college, and you’ve created a college list that aligns with your goals and preferences. Now what? Here are...
There’s Still Time to Apply to College
Reading Time: < 1 minute Dear Class of 2021, Keeping life afloat during a pandemic is hard. It can feel even harder when you are trying to figure out your steps after high school. It’s okay if you fell behind on college applications or missed deadlines. As...
Narrow Down Your College List
Reading Time: 4 minutes When you first started researching colleges of interest, your list may have grown substantially in length. For many reasons, you will want to narrow down your list to a manageable number of schools to apply to. Most students settle around 6-10...
Building Your College List
Reading Time: 2 minutes When applying to college, building a college list is an essential first step. Creating this list can be confusing, especially when there are lots of voices sharing their opinions and interpretations of an ideal college experience. The truth is,...
Know What You Want From College
Reading Time: 2 minutes When applying to college, you may feel out-of-control, especially knowing that college admissions has the power to accept, deny, or waitlist your application. However, it’s important to remember that you are the customer! The same way you might...
College Brag Sheet: What Is It?
Reading Time: 2 minutes With so many steps in the college search process, you may be wondering what it means to write a brag sheet. We’ve got all the information you need. A brag sheet will make it easier to fill out your college applications and obtain glowing...